Malka Cowen

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Job title:
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Profession:
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Email:
malka.cowen@outcomesconnect.com.au
Department:
Consultant
Highest relevant qualification:
Postgraduate in Trauma Responsive Practice
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Therapy style description:
collaborative, person-centred, strengths-based
Three interests:
cooking, learning new skills, running
How participants describe you:
approachable, empathetic, proactive
What I like most about supporting people:
What I like most is getting to know the person behind the behaviour and understanding what really matters to them. I enjoy working alongside participants, families and support teams to make practical changes that give people more choice, independence and a better quality of life.
Areas of experience:
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Complex behaviour, Supporting children, Supporting families, Trauma-informed care

Biography:

Malka is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and qualified Social Worker with experience across disability, paediatric and adult hospital settings, including intensive care and trauma. She supports children and adults with autism, intellectual disability and complex support needs. Malka takes a practical, person-centred and collaborative approach, working closely with participants, families and care teams to understand the reasons behind behaviour and develop meaningful strategies that support choice, independence and quality of life.

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